Police appeal afer serious crash in Plymouth

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision.

The incident involving a single vehicle occurred at around 3pm on Wednesday 18th June at the junction of Forder Valley and Novorossiysk Road in Plymouth.

A green coloured Toyota Avensis was travelling down Novorossiysk Road when it lost control and collided with street furniture and a hedge at the junction with Forder Valley.

The driver of the vehicle a 60 year old man from the Dawlish area received life threatening injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital where he remains in intensive care.

His front seat passenger, a 59 year old lady from the Plymouth area was also conveyed to Derriford Hospital and treated for minor injuries.

The road was closed for almost four hours whilst a full forensic examination took place of the scene.

Any witnesses who may have seen the collision or the manner of driving of the vehicle prior to the collision are requested to contact the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit in Plymouth on 101 quoting police reference 530 180615.